Education Coordinator

The Education Coordinator is a full-time, nonexempt position responsible for coordinating education and outreach efforts related to solid waste and clean water topics including elementary school programs in all of the fourth-grade classrooms in McLean County and all third-grade classrooms in Bloomington and Normal.

Essential Responsibilities

Education and Community Outreach

• Promotion, coordination, and implementation of educational outreach programs to include fourth and third grade classroom programs, summer library programs.
• Provide the latest and more accurate waste and recycling information for residents as a reliable resource for community inquiries.
• Promote EAC programs, events, and outreach messages through marketing via traditional and social media.
• Represent the Ecology Action Center at community events, fairs, workshops, and information booths.
• Create educational materials, online content, and communications supporting program objectives.
• Compile quarterly and annual program reports.

Organizational Support

• Promote Ecology Action Center programs, services, and events.
• Assist with staffing the Ecology Action Center office, including answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and distributing educational materials.
• Support special events, community programs, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with staff, interns, volunteers, partner organizations, and contractors to advance the mission of the Ecology Action Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Location

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours to support meetings, educational programs, and community events.

The position is primarily onsite at the Ecology Action Center offices located at 202 W. College Avenue, Normal, Illinois, with regular travel throughout McLean County for meetings, outreach activities, and project implementation.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred course of study in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or other environmental sciences major.
• Three years of experience in nontraditional education and/or community outreach with varied age groups and demographics.
• Strong verbal, written, and public presentation skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with common office software and web-based technologies, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, CRM systems, WordPress, and social media platforms.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during outreach events and educational programs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to transport program materials and equipment to community events and project sites.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity

The EAC is an equal opportunity employer for all qualified employees and applicants. All decisions regarding employment are made without regard for race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical and/or mental disability unrelated to ability.

Ecology Action Center

The Ecology Action Center is a not-for-profit environmental agency with a mission to inspire and assist residents of McLean County in creating, strengthening and preserving a healthy environment. The EAC acts as a central resource for environmental education, information, outreach, and technical assistance in McLean County.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• nontraditional educator: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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